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A Few Possibly Overlooked Things PS3 Still Does Over PS4

We all know about the lack of 3D playback, music playback, Backwards compatibility and external HDD support for the PS4 but there are several other possible overlooked things the PS3 (even after all these months) still does over it’s next-gen brethen.

This actually started off being two or three things but digging further it ballooned to fifteen things!

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Godmars2904334d ago

No direct media support. Can't use an external HDD.

Scholla4334d ago

I said that in the first paragraph:

"We all know about the lack of 3D playback, music playback, Backwards compatibility and external HDD support for the PS4".

tbone5674334d ago

Lots of things on the PS4 don't even work. The share feature is totally messed up. the controller is poorly built. Still can't turn off the light on the PS4 controller. System still wobbles. Battery life on PS4 controller is poor. Sony needs to work on these issues ASAP.

supes_244334d ago

Tbone, how is the controller poorly built? Do you mean it feels cheap, it's it design, our just the list you provided? I don't have a problem with the controller as I play three at most straight and then charge for the next day.

Rimeskeem4334d ago

@tbone

The only thing wrong with the controller is the battery life. The share button is not that broken to me. sure it misses clips every so often but really is not that bad. WHO THE HELL CARES IF THE SYSTEM WOBBLES!

Godmars2904334d ago

Well, they're still my #1 and #2 reasons.

jnemesh4334d ago

@tbone567 The controller is poorly built? Sorry, but I find it to be FAR superior to either the DS3 or the Xbox One controller. The sticks are stiffer, more accurate, the triggers are MUCH improved, and the buttons have a noticeable "click" when you press them. Also, the sticks are significantly further apart from each other than they were on the DS3. Huge improvements all around.

I will agree that the battery life could be better, and I do wish they would at least give the option to turn the LED lights completely off, but I understand why it's there (VR support). In any case, the LED lighting doesn't appear to affect the battery life significantly, and I don't find it to be too distracting. All in all, I would rate the new controller a 9 out of 10.

RioKing4334d ago

Hey SchollA, good list! I myself was pretty shocked to find out some of those great features wouldn't be on PS4. About the controller turning-off issue though, simply holding down the PS button for over 10 seconds will shut it off.

zero_gamer4334d ago

The system wobbles because for some reason there is no rubber foot on one side. I just fold a piece of cardboard and the problem is solved. This is a bit of a strange design flaw, but nothing that can't be fixed for free.

While the battery life could've been a lot better, my DS4 otherwise has no problems, and my system is a launch unit. It doesn't at all feel poorly built, it actually feels more durable than my DS3.

Darkstares4334d ago

I'm not sure why Sony takes so long to put in features that they talked about last year.

Pixel_Enemy4334d ago

"The system STILL wobbles" You must not have downloaded the latest firmware update. Fixed that issue a while back. /s

BattleAxe4334d ago (Edited 4334d ago )

PS3 is the best console on the market today. No two ways about it. I still like to play CDs and MP3s on my PS3, and that's a pretty big deal to me.

GameSpawn4334d ago

Actually there is partial USB hard drive support, but it is limited to export of data, not expansive storage.

You can format a drive to FAT or exFAT and export videos and content from the PS4 and import content into SHAREFactory, but yeah no permanent storage or media playback.

XiSasukeUchiha4334d ago

@tbone

Are you a Xbox fanboy? that's my question if not is their anything good that you think is good on PS4.

its_JEFF4333d ago

@xisasukeuchiha I have never seen a single post by @tbone567 that wasn't bashing, complaining, bad mouthing anything and everything Sony or Playstation. His comments make it clear that he has never used a PS4, never wants to, and will not enjoy it if he ever does cause he has such a hate for anything Playstation.

I'm kinda wondering if this is actually a 2nd account cause he was trolling too hard with his other account. Just go through his post history, nothing but hate! Gah damn, makes me sad to see gamer who are so angry at a brand. Such a waste of energy but that's just what some people like to so... sad.

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Summons754334d ago

THIS!

This is the full reason I can't fully convert to Ps4. Just like the backward compatibility issue there is no reason why I shouldn't be allowed to watch movies off an external hdd.

Also I would love for Sony to do a Ps4 UI update, it really irritates me that all the games are just in a line of recently played. I'd much rather have them in folders like the Ps3. Ps4 UI is much smoother but the Ps3 is much more organized.

RioKing4334d ago

Yeah I preferred the setup of the PS3 UI.

ovnipc4334d ago

Im loving the ps4. No mayor complains for me. My only problem it's with the battery life on the controller. How can some complain about the controller itself, its awesome wayyy better than the ps3 controller. I have no problems with the share button.

iamnsuperman4334d ago

Some of those I couldn't care about but one or two need to be implemented or fixed (the extra step with the controller turning off is odd)

One thing missing from this list is custom folder

iceman064334d ago

Now THIS I would like to see. Most of that other stuff is just a bit nitpicky. But, as the games continue to roll in, it's going to be more difficult to manage those games on the bar itself. Or, maybe they can put that Library to proper usage? Either way, it would be nice not to see 10 games on the UI at once.

Tetsujin4334d ago

Not that I'm calling the author out for nitpicking (because what's important to one person isn't to another) however some of the items on the list I'm glad isn't available right now; it means the PS4 is a gaming console first, and over time allow features the fans ask for.

I do agree though about the custom folder, less clutter.

Gamesgbkiller4334d ago

I heard you can't pause the downloads on PS4... did they fixed that ?

Scholla4334d ago (Edited 4334d ago )

Now that I think about it you could even switch the order of the downloads too if you had multiple one's going(very detailed - PS3).

SpiralTear4334d ago

I sure would like Sony to release an official PS4 media remote. Kinda nitpicky, but I like watching Netflix with a remote and not a controller.

Skate-AK4334d ago (Edited 4334d ago )

What kind of TV do you have? Maybe this will work for you http://www.polygon.com/2013...

Edit: Nevermind. It said it doesn't really work with Netflix.

TardcoreGamer4334d ago

PS3 plays PSOne discs. PS4 can not:(

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA28d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY28d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay28d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos28d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7228d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY28d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator28d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum28d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z28d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad29d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga29d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot27d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose29d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE29d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername28d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy29d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde28d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8628d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8628d ago (Edited 28d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole29d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300029d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot29d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle28d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7728d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments